green rover
02-18-2003, 07:27 AM
As i under stand it you have put 37's on your r.r.? if so are the tires hitting the inner fender/ floor pan in the front under full compression?
when i install the 3 link the 35's hit so i put a two inch spacer under the springs to get the tires to clear.
You are always welcome to PM me. However, this may be of value to other Range Rover owners so posting it was probably a good idea. I did put 37" tires under my vehicle. I had to make new inner fender wells though. You will have to do major trimming of the body and or inner fender wells with anything bigger than a 33" tire if you have decent flex. I had to cut a LOT with 33" tires even!
Way
redrangie
02-18-2003, 06:39 PM
Way,
I bit the 33's as you have found out. You gonna come up for a :beer: and have a trimming party? I could use your eye. Bill and I are running Moab in March, you wanna come? I'll bring my laptop so you can work.....LOL.
PS.
I close on the 28th on the old property, so we might need to talk some beeswax in the future.
j
I'll let you know. I am still at the office now! (taking a quick break while I am printing). Been super busy lately. I am didn't schedule any appointments during the week of EJS, so I will be in Moab then. Not sure if I want to take another week off or not.
Let me know if I can offer any advice on fender trimming other than "go big or go home!"...
Give me a call if you want to talk beeswax
:) Way
green rover
02-19-2003, 08:03 AM
when you say you made new inner fender let me get this clear or if have some pic. you could post.
what i am calling inner fender is lower part of the fire wall where it starts to turn in the floor and the part that is behind the battery.
i also will rub lightly in the rear wheel wells under full stuff.
JSBriggs
02-19-2003, 09:14 AM
Originally posted by green rover
i also will rub lightly in the rear wheel wells under full stuff.
Don't we all ?
-Jeff
green rover
02-19-2003, 09:33 AM
may be i wasn't clear if my 35's rub a little, i am thinking 37's would rub alot? may be they don't on his truck just thinking outloud?
road1will
02-19-2003, 09:43 AM
just an observation but drew i must say that your rear suspension has the worst rear steer i have ever seen, i think its time to look into redesign.
http://www.rovertym.com/wheeling/DSCN0135.jpg
http://www.rovertym.com/wheeling/DSCN0136.jpg
this one really shows off the angle of the rear steer-
http://www.rovertym.com/wheeling/DSCN0134.jpg
:eek:
John and Adam,
When do you both plan on being in Moab? I just got back but might be able to go again in March. Not sure. I need to fix a few things from my last trip. I will post some pics of the "mods" from the trail later today. Good news is the Drivetrain keeps taking a beating and doesn't miss a beat.
BTW, when your truck hits around 55 degrees off-camber it kind of feels weird! The front bumper was the only thing keeping me from going over. I should have a pic of this as well later this week.
green rover
02-19-2003, 12:24 PM
yes i know that i have got some rear steer going on i am thinking of some limiting straps or some longer trailing arms but it is not on my list of things to fix right know.
Adam Check. I am assuming that is Green Rovers vehicle correct? Any more pics of the suspension on your hard-drive?
when you say you made new inner fender let me get this clear or if have some pic. you could post.
I will try. Haven't taken any pics for a while. I basically relpaced the inner fender wells with 18 gauge sheet metal that was cut with a nibbler. The inner fenders now go further inside of my vehicle, thus making more room for tire stuffing. I'll try and take some pics this Saturday.
Way
This sounds like a good idea. Mine are rubbing the inner fender wells a little in the rear. Maybe I should consider this option.
Pics... Pics...
road1will
02-19-2003, 07:10 PM
way i got those from the rovertym site, dont have any more on the hard drive. and yes it is green rovers vehicle.
maybe he has more?
green rover
02-21-2003, 07:35 AM
sorry no pic at this time 9v